The obituaries appear here, as they appeared in The Telegram on the dates noted with each entry. For the convenience of researchers, the first mention of a Trinity Bay community has been highlighted. Only those obituaries from 2002 have been included here. If someone has an obituary previous to 1998, and would like it to appear in this series, please contact Jim Butler by using the CONTACT button at the bottom of every page.

LAMBERT, Sarah Jane - Passed away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Friday, June 21, 2002, Sarah Jane Lambert of Hatchet Cove, aged 96 years. Predeceased by her husband Malcolm, and son Nelson. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her daughters, Susie (John Duffett), Catalina, Geneva (David Tucker), St. Jones Within; sons, Wesley (Loretta) and Alex (Selina) of Hatchet Cove; fifteen grandchildren; number of great-grandchildren; and number of great-great-grandchildren; and a large number of relatives and friends. Remains will be resting at Anglican Church in Hatchet Cove. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2002 at the Anglican Church, Hatchet Cove with interment at Anglican Cemetery in Hatchet Cove. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital.
June 23, 2002

LANGER, Trevor - Passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, May 18, 2002, Trevor Edward Morley Langer of Carrollton, Texas, formerly of Clarenville, aged 26 years, 10 months. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Gina (nee Wiseman); parents: Ed and Dianne Langer (nee Stone), Clarenville; brother Bradley, Clarenville; grandfather Capt. Morley Stone, Monroe, and a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service to be held on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Citadel, Clarenville. Service conducted by Captains Maurice and Marilyn Blackler and Majors Roy and Sandy Langer. Interment at Pleasant Street Cemetery. In his memory, donations may be made to the Heart Research Foundation (ARVD Research).
May 22, 2002

LANGER, William Edward - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital after a lengthy illness on Monday, January 7, 2002, William Langer of Green's Harbour, aged 71 years. Predeceased by parents George and Beatrice; sister Sarah and brother Albert. Leaving to mourn wife Leona; son Ellis (Linda); grandchildren: Glen (Lorna), Clyde (Melanie), Tina (Jason); great-grandchildren: Jonah, Jenna, Emma, Cody and Zachary; brother Samuel (Myrtle); sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Jerrett, Elsie Strong, Mildred Walters, Rowena Brace (James), Pearl Pitcher (Robert) and Bertha Hoskins; brothers-in-law: Edward Hoskins (Isabelle), Gordon Pitcher (Doreen), Jim Donovan (Helen); two nieces: Wanda and Effie; nephew Robert; a number of other relatives and many friends. Resting at the Salvation Army Citadel, Green's Harbour from where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 9 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the William Langer Memorial Fund. ³Bill was deeply loved by his family and will be sadly missed by them.² Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo.
January 08, 2002

LASKEY, Patricia - Passed peacefully away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on August 1, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer, Patricia Laskey (nee Cotter), aged 53 years. Left to mourn with fond memories, her husband Ralph; son David; daughter Diane; sister Mabel Reid; nephew Stephen; niece Jeannette and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral Service will take place from the United Church, Shoal Harbour on Sunday, August 4, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at the new United Cemetery, Shoal Harbour. In her memory, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville.
August 03, 2002

LEGGE, Edith Martha - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Friday, April 26, 2002, Edith Martha (Jackson) Legge of Cavendish, age 88 years, the youngest daughter of Jabez and Emily (Rowe) Jackson. Left with fond and loving memories, her husband of 66 yeas, Gordon; son Hayward (Ruby), Cavendish; daughters Hazel (David Legge), Cavendish; Emily (Vincent Rodgers), Paradise; Ruby (Ronald Strickland), Cavendish; and special daughter, Rosalind, Cavendish; nine grandchildren, Geoff, Brian, Janice, Karen, Wayne, Shawn, Bobby, Gary and Dwayne; eight precious great-grandchildren, Adam, Cory, Emily, David, Jack, Jessica, Catherine and Sarah; sister-in-law Emmie Bryant, Heart's Content; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Resting at Cavendish United Church from 10 a.m. Saturday. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. Interment at Cavendish United Church Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Cavendish United Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo.
"What we keep in memory is ours
forever."
April 27, 2002

LEGGE, Ellen (Nellie) - Passed peacefully away at St. Luke's Home on Tuesday, March 26, 2002, Ellen Legge (Nellie), age 86 years, formerly of Heart's Content. Daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Butler) Legge. Leaving to mourn sisters: Madeline McAuley, New Jersey and Florence Davis, St. John's. Also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A special thank you to the staff of St. Luke's Home for their care and support, and to the friends she made while she resided there. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Funeral service to take place from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
March 28, 2002

LEGGE, Robert (Bob) - Passed away suddenly at Carbonear General Hospital on Tuesday, September 3, 2002, Robert Legge of Whiteway, aged 73 years. Predeceased by daughter Diane. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife Marina; sons Mervin (Christine); Larry (Amanda); daughter Wendy (Keith); three loving grandchildren: Michael, Mitchell and Jessica; brother Joseph Legge (Martha); also lovingly remembered by a large circle of other family and friends. Resting at Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo Wednesday, September 4, 7 - 10 p.m.; Thursday 2 - 4 and 7 - 10 p.m. Friday resting at St. Andrew's Church, Whiteway from 12 Noon to time of funeral, 2 p.m. Interment to follow at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Whiteway. No flowers by request. As expressions of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
September 05, 2002

LEGROW, Albert - Passed peacefully away on January 15, 2002 at the Agnes Pratt Home, Albert LeGrow, age 91 years, formerly of Bauline. Predeceased by his wife, Mamie, in 1989 and son-in-law, Boyd Sullivan, in 1981. Leaving to mourn with many treasured memories, his only child, Norma Sullivan; his nine grandchildren: Judy (Chris) Strugnell, Jeanette (Tom) Hollett, Sonia (Wayne) Percy, Miriam (Wayne) Moore, Bonnie (David) Sheppard, Keith Sullivan, Valerie (Jeff Sellars), Eugene (Sharon) Sullivan and Rodney (Natasha Pinsent) Sullivan; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Matthew LeGrow (Violet), St. John's and Reginald LeGrow (Effie), Marystown; 3 sisters: Blanche Sheppard, Clarenville, Mae LeGrow, Bauline and Kathleen (Frank Flight), Florida; special friends: Ed Skanes, St. John's and Gilbert Button at the Agnes Pratt Home; many more relatives and friends at Bauline and friends and caregivers at the Agnes Pratt Home. Mr. LeGrow was a lay reader at the Bauline United Church for over 30 years and a member of the Church Choir. He was a life member of the Loyal Orange Association and the Black Preceptory. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, from 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. on Wednesday; 10-12 noon Thursday. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. from Bauline United Church with interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery, Bauline Line. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in his memory may be made to the United Church, Bauline or the Arthritis Society.
January 17, 2002

LILLY, Jean Marie (nee Reid) - Passed away at her residence in Heart's Delight on Thursday, July 11, 2002, in the presence of her loving family and friends, Jean Marie Lilly, age 75 years. Predeceased by: daughter Joyce Harnum (1991), son-in-law Robert Harnum (1992) and grandson Shane Seward (1995). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories: husband Harry; three sons: David (Debbie), Washago, Ontario, Bob (Dianne), Elmsdale, N.S., Steve (Fay), Pickering, Ontario; three daughters: Helen (Herbert) Anthony, Makinsons, Betty (Junior) Jackson, Cavendish, Bev (Clyde) Seward, Heart's Delight; sister Lily Green, Manuels; brother Allan (Nellie) Reid, Gander; eighteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and special family friend Myrt Harnum, Heart's Delight. Resting at the S.U.F. Hall, Heart's Delight from Friday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. until time of funeral. The Funeral Service will be held from St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Heart's Delight on Sunday, July 14 at 2:30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Matthew's Anglican Church Memorial Fund. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo.
July 13, 2002

LOCKE, Gordon H. - Passed peacefully away at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre on October 16, 2002, age 82 years, of Port Rexton. Predeceased by son Ervin. Left with fond and loving memories, wife Joan (nee King), Port Rexton; three sons: Alfred (Theresa), Labrador City, Wayne (Marie), Dunfield, Keith (Ruby), Moncton, NB; one daughter, Donna (Joseph (Bud) Pennell), Toronto, ON; one daughter-in-law, Barbara, Port Rexton; two sisters: Florence Dewling and Evelyn Marsh; one brother-in-law, Gordon King; one sister-in-law, Maxine King; ten grandchildren: one great-grandchild; also other relatives and friends. Resting at the Mortuary Chapel, Trinity. Funeral Service at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Trinity, October 19, 2002, at 2 p.m. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Trinity. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Trinity.
October 19, 2002

LUNDRIGAN, Marjorie Emily - Jan. 24, 1926-Jan. 19, 2002. Passed peacefully away at her home in the presence of her loving family, Marjorie Lundrigan of Whitbourne. Predeceased by parents, George and Jessie Morgan; brothers, George and Harry. Leaving to mourn, her loving and devoted husband Willis of 59 years; six daughters, Shirley (Graham), Pauline (Max), Marjorie (Edwin), Betty (Lew), Rosalie (Doug), Carol (Ray); three sons, Charles (Provie), Billy (Bella), Duane (Darlene); 24 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Morgan; sister, Dorothy Mercer. Also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Holloway's Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 2 p.m. from St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Whitbourne. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be made to St. John the Baptist Church, Whitbourne.
January 20, 2002

MANSFIELD, Adelaide - Passed peacefully away at the Glenbrook Lodge, St. John's on Monday, October 28, 2002, Mrs. Adelaide Mansfield of New Chelsea, age 89 years. Predeceased by her husband William, June 1983; sisters: Isabel Pynn, Margaret Belbin; sister-in-law Ella Pynn; brother-in-law Albert Belbin. Leaving to mourn with cherished memories two sons: Lester (friend Brenda Lee), Billy (wife Edna); one granddaughter Darlene; one grandson Scott, all of St. John's; one brother Wilfred Pynn, New Chelsea; three cousins: Clarence Pynn (Alma), Rita Belbin (Lloyd) and Raymond Pynn, all of New Chelsea; also a large circle of friends. Resting at Wesley United Church, New Chelsea from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 10 a.m. - 12 noon on Wednesday. Funeral Service to follow at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to Wesley United Church Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Green's Funeral Home, Winterton.
October 29, 2002

MCCARTHY, Stephen James - Passed peacefully at the General Hospital in St. John's on Friday, March 1, 2002, Mr. Stephen James McCarthy of Bellevue, age 87 years. Left to mourn are brother David (Pearl) and family; step-son Bill (Margaret), step-daughters Mondella and Margaret (Albert); also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at the Roman Catholic Church in Bellevue from where the funeral service will take place on Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bellevue. In lieu of flowers, donations to his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
March 02, 2002

MILLS, Gerald - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville, on Tuesday, April 23, 2002, Gerald Mills of Shoal Harbour, aged 77 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his nieces: Madonna (Gary), with whom he resided, children Samantha and Lucas, April, children Travis and Jessica, Angela (Ron), children Amanda and Amy, Cindy (Lloyd), children Joey and Kate, Marlene (Al) and Lois (Rex), children Tonya and Andrew; his sister Bernice Coleman, Ohio; brothers: Bill, England, Charles (Rose), Bishop's Falls and Tom, Petley; and a circle of family and friends. Resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville after 3 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at Shoal Harbour United Church at a time to be announced.
April 24, 2002

MILLS, George R. - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, St. John's on Saturday, November 2, 2002, George R. Mills of New Perlican, aged 88 years, WWII Royal Canadian Navy Veteran. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 55 years, Eleanor (Blundon); grandchildren, Grayson and Mykila Martin; sisters, Madge (Gordon Cooper) at Ontario, Cora Green at Toronto and other relatives and friends. At George's request, cremation has taken place. The family will be receiving family and friends on Monday, November 4 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at St. Augustine's Anglican Church in New Perlican, where a memorial service will take place at 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2002. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Augustine's Church.
November 03, 2002

MITCHELL, Edgar - Passed
peacefully away in the presence of his loving family on Saturday, November
16, 2002, Edgar Mitchell of Hant's Harbour, age 83 years. Predeceased by
wife Amelia, December 5, 2000. Leaving to mourn one daughter, Carolyn, Hant's
Harbour; two sons, Glenn (Sandi), Paradise, and Guy (Debbie), Hant's Harbour;
four grandchildren, Andrea, Christopher, Stephen, and Brent; two sisters,
Elizabeth Richards, Wainwright, Alberta., and Minnie Tuck, Hant's Harbour;
one brother, Lester (Trudy), St. John's; also a large circle of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton.
Visiting hours Monday 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral
service to follow at 2 p.m. from Calvary Pentecostal Church and Cemetery,
Hant's Harbour. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of
one's choice. November 18, 2002

MURPHY, Samuel Alexander - A darling little man left our world suddenly, February 17, 2002, age 16 months. Only child of Lisa (Elliott) formerly of Clarenville, and David Murphy of Winnersh, Wockingham, Berkshire, England. Left with loving memories are his parents, grandparents Everett and Elizabeth Elliott, Jacquelin and John Murphy, Great Grandma Elliott, Great Grandma and Grandpa Murphy, Great Grandma and Grandpa Evans, Aunties Kathy and Susan, Uncle Robert, Aunt Louise and Uncle David, cousins Lucy and Callum. Funeral service was held in Wockingham, Berkshire, England, Wednesday, February 27.
"Oh how the angels will love him."
March 02, 2002

NORMAN, C. Ross - Passed
peacefully away at his home in Crystal Falls, Michigan, USA, Saturday, October
19, 2002, after a short courageous battle with cancer, age 57 years. Formerly
of Port Union, Nfld. Predeceased by his father Henry Norman (1977) and two
younger sisters. Leaving to mourn his loving wife LaVerne (Joy) of 13 years;
mother Mary Norman at St. Luke's Home, St. John's; brother Roy (Helen), Moncton,
N.B.; sisters: Marilyn Hiscock (Don), Kelligrews, Shirley Pardy (Clayton),
St. John's; son Shawn and daughter Shelly of St. John's; step-children: Lisa
and John Teichert of Alpha, Sheri Halverson and Pat Chipman, both of Crystal
Falls, Steve Ponchaud of Niagara, Wis., Kevin Halvaerson of Iron River and
ten grandchildren; special friends John and Debbie Payne, Aiden and Winifred
Mackey; and special Aunt Elizabeth Hamlyn; other aunts and uncle and many
cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his two special pets,
Snowflake and Calvin. Cremation has taken place and interment will take
place on November 23, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethany United Cemetery, Catalina.
November 16, 2002

NORRIS Adelaide - Passed peacefully away at Brookfield Hospital on Saturday, March 30, 2002, Adelaide Norris, age 82 years of Trinity. Predeceased by her husband, Jacob; parents, Abi and Mary Jane Tulk; sister Minie; brother-in-law Arthur Sweetland. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her daughter, Mary Gibbons (David) of Trinity; sons, Lorne (Ann) of Mount Pearl, Robert (Barbara) of Trinity, Arthur (Lucy) of Mount Pearl, Abbie (Sandra) of Trinity; sister Millie Sweetland of Shoal Harbour; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at St. Alban's Anglican Church, Trinity, from where the funeral will take place on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Russell Osmond officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Trinity. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove.
April 01, 2002

NOSEWORTHY, Dianne Elizabeth (Hobbs) - Passed peacefully away on August 8, 2002 at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex in the presence of her family, Dianne Noseworthy, age 52 years. Predeceased by her father Stephen Hobbs. Leaving to mourn mother, Dorothy Hobbs; daughters: Michelle Blackwood (Dwayne), Heather Noseworthy (Barry); special grandson, Jordan Blackwood; sisters: Nina Morgan (Arthur), Susie Smith (Gerald); special nieces and nephews: Ruth Murray (John), Tommy Smith, Stephanie Piercey (Josh); also leaving to mourn great-nieces and nephews, and a large circle of relatives and friends. A special thank you to the nurses and staff (3 east) Hoyles Escasoni Complex for their continuous help and support. Resting at Holloway's Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Funeral service Sunday, August 11, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Baptist Anglican Church. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
August 10, 2002

O'NEILL, Richard - Passed away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Friday, August 23, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer, Richard (Dick) O'Neill of Shoal Harbour, aged 64 years. Predeceased by mother Genevieve and brother Danny. Left with fond and loving memories his best friend and companion Dora of 32 years; sisters, Kay (Cliff Ralph), Maddox Cove, Lorraine (Mike Lee), Maddox Cove, Maureen (Jim Doyle), Goulds; one brother Gerry O'Neill (Theresa), Goulds; step-daughter Janice Cluney, Edmonton, Alberta; special step-granddaughter Corinna Cluney, Brampton, Ontario; and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, one uncle, family, friends and special fishing buddies. Remains will be resting at Fewer's Funeral Home in Clarenville. Funeral will be 2 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2002 at the Roman Catholic Church with interment at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Pleasant Street, Clarenville. In his memory, flowers gratefully accepted or donations to Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic or Discovery Health Care Foundation. Viewing hours are from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 2-5:30 p.m., 7-9 p.m. on Sunday and 10 -11:30 a.m. on Monday
August 25, 2002

PALMER, Nelson Franklin - Passed peacefully away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at the Health Sciences Centre, Nelson Franklin Palmer, age 82 years, of Heart's Delight, a Veteran of World War II with the Royal Air Force. Leaving to mourn loving wife of forty-six years, Mary (Reid); sons: Gary (Anne), Nepean, Ont., Patrick (Diane), Carbonear, Michael (Margaret), Mt. Pearl; daughter, Brenda Crymble, Mississauga, Ont.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters: Hilda Haight, Wellington, Ont. and Elizabeth, Louisiana, USA; brother, Robert (Sheila), Delta, B.C.; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place at Nelson's request. A family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Carnell's Funeral Home.
October 30, 2002

PARROTT, Harriett Amelia - Passed peacefully away at the Escasoni Home on Monday, August 12, 2002. Mrs. Harriett Amelia Parrott of Winterton, age 96 years. Predeceased by husband Ralph (1989); son Leslie (1960); daughter Pauline French (2001); grandchildren: Cathy White (2001), Raymond Walker (2002) and son-in-law Edgar Walker (1980). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, daughter Cloey Walker, Winterton; son Rick Parrott, Heart's Delight; special granddaughter Dianne Walker and 8 other grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; son-in-law Jack French; and long time special friend Lucy Reid; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Funeral service to take place at 3:00 p.m. from St. Luke's Anglican Church, Winterton. Interment to follow in St. Luke's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Parrott's memory to St. Luke's Anglican Church Memorial Fund, Winterton. Heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Escasoni 3 East for their care and support during Mom's stay.
August 14, 2002

PEDDLE, Lydia (Cullimore) - Age 90 years, passed away in the presence of her family at the Dr. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Saturday, July 13, 2002, leaving to mourn, four daughters, Alma Ottenheimer, Winnie Hookey (Baxter), Nellie Hopkins, Florence Ross (Donald); one son Albert Cullimore (Levine); two sisters, Jane Morris, Annie Fifield (Wilson); 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at the Grace United Church in Dunfield, Trinity Bay. Funeral service 2 p.m. on Monday, July 15 in Dunfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace United Church in Dunfield, Trinity Bay.
July 14, 2002

PELLEY, Harrison C. (Harry) - Passed suddenly away at Mississauga Hospital on Tuesday, July 16, 2002, in his 85th year, Harrison C. Pelley, of Toronto, ON, formerly of George's Brook, Trinity Bay, NF. W.W. II Veteran, having served devotedly in Royal Navy with brother William (Bill). Beloved husband to Greta for 55 years. Loving father to Donna and her husband Stephen, Valerie and her late husband Jack. Loving Grampa to Meghan, Gregory, Natalie, and Ryan. Will be sadly missed by sisters Thelma Pelley of Stratford, ON, and Joan Andrews of George's Brook, NF. Predeceased by brothers Hedley, Johnson, Bill, and Baxter, sisters Jean and Ellie (Brown). Will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Donations may be made in memory to CCU of Mississauga Hospital.
July 27, 2002

PENNEY, Amanda Melissa - July 25, 1983 - July 17, 2002. Called home to God's loving arms, our precious angel, Amanda Melissa Penney in her 18th year, on July 17th, 2002. Predeceased by grandparents, Gertrude and Phillip Penney; cousin Glen White and Uncle Bill Green. Leaving to mourn parents, Don and Clemmie, Whitbourne; grandparents, Lydia and Bartlett Green, Random Island. Leaving to mourn many aunts, uncles, cousins and a large circle of friends. Resting at Holloway's Funeral Home, Whitbourne, starting Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held Saturday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Alphonsus Church, Whitbourne. No flowers by request. Donations may be made in Amanda's memory to the Janeway Hospital. For all those who knew Mandy, her captivating smile left a special touch in each of their hearts. We will always love you. Be happy with the angels.
July 18, 2002

PICKETT, Martha Gaye - Passed peacefully away on Saturday, February 23, 2002 in her eighty-seventh year. She was born in Lumsden, spent her childhood in Port Union and lived as a teenager in Worcester, Massachusetts, before returning to Newfoundland. Martha worked for the Federal Government for thirty years as a postal clerk in Bishop's Falls where her husband, Leroy Pickett, served as postmaster. Upon her retirement, she was awarded an honourary life membership in the Postal Heritage Club for her contributions to the postal union. She served, too, on the School Board for the Bishop's Falls Amalgamated School. She especially liked to garden and travel. Martha was a gifted homemaker - vivacious, loving and a joy to be with. Leaving to mourn: her adoring daughter and only child, Sandra (Gunter) Kromm of St. John's; grandchildren Andrea and Eric Penney; two sisters: Lee (Cyril) Harmon of Boston and Nancy (Leslie) Baker of Port Rexton. Also, leaving to mourn are many relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at the Central Funeral Home, Bishop's Falls, on Monday, March 4th from 2:00 - 4:00 and from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the United Church, Bishop's Falls, at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 5th. Interment at the United Church Cemetery, Bishop's Falls.
March 02, 2002

PIERCEY, Dorothy - Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Thursday, May 2, 2002, Dorothy Piercey of Heart's Content, age 60 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories husband Nelson; five daughters, Sandra Rumbolt (Keith), Sheila Critch (Bruce), Susan Clarke (Randy), Karen Burden (George) and Roxanne (Tom Huxter); two sons, Lorne (Shayna) and Sheldon (Lori); nine granddaughters and five grandsons. Three sisters, Shirley Piercey (Winston), Nellie Jacobs (Jim) and Kitty Ash (Art). Also a large circle of special nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Heart's Content. Funeral service to take place on Sunday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m. from St. Mary's Church and Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a family trust fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Green's Funeral Home, Winterton.
May 05, 2002

PIERCEY, Florence - Passed
peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on Saturday, December 28, 2002,
Florence Piercey of New Perlican, aged 60 years. Predeceased by husband Wilfred
(1991). Leaving to mourn son Robert, New Perlican; daughter Joanne (Wally
Jackson); two grandsons: Bradley and Bryan Jackson, Whiteway; two sisters:
Bernice (Clayton Jewer), Spaniards Bay and Carol (Bill Yetman), Toronto;
mother-in-law Irene Piercey, New Perlican; two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law;
also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting
at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton on Tuesday 2-5 and 7-10 p.m., Wednesday,
January 1, visitation will take place at St. Augustine's Church, New Perlican
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with
interment in St. Augustine's Cemetery. No flowers by request. December 31, 2002

POWER, Brendan F. - Taken suddenly on February 2, 2002 Brendan F. Power, age 32 years, of Clarenville, the loving husband of Yvonne (Walsh) Power; son of Brendan and Janet Power; brother of Heather Greene (Owen) and nephew Stephen, Deanne Toms (Kent) and niece Sydney Ann; son-in-law to Emile and The Late Maureen Walsh, Marystown; brother-in-law to Shirley (Ken) Murphy, nephews Bradley and Joshua; brother-in-law Bob (Lisa Walsh), nephew Michael and nieces Sarah and Nicole; brother-in-law of Eileen Walsh and nephew Shane. Resting at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville, from 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Funeral to be announced.
February 04, 2002

POWER, Marguerite - At the age of 63, passed peacefully away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C. on Dec. 18, 2001, in the presence of her daughter Debbie Haynes and grandson David Power. Leaving to mourn husband William Francis Power, Catalina; two sons: David Power, wife Yvonne, Mt. Pearl, (D.J.) Frank Reeves, wife Connie, Kentucky; two daughters: Debbie Haynes, husband Stewart, B.C., Sandra Power, fiance Derrick Lodge, Port Union. six grandchildren: Zachary and Kyle Power, Mt. Pearl, Daniel and Christopher Reeves, Kentucky, David Power, B.C., Adam Lodge, Port Union; also five sisters and two brothers all residing at Port Union and Bonavista, Nfld. Forever loved and sadly missed by everyone that knew her.
Our loved ones die
but our love lives on
And memories will remain,
Just like a lovely rainbow
That follows after rain...
And may your loving memories
Help comfort you today
And bring your life a warming glow
That never fades away.
January 05, 2002

PURCELL, Irene Sadie - Passed
peacefully away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, November 6, 2002,
Irene Sadie Purcell. Aged 64 years. Predeceased by her brother Charles Pretty;
sister Gertrude Power. Leaving to mourn her three sons: Roger (Sharon) and
their children: Karen and Nichole, Wade (Anne) and their children: Dominique
and Christine, and Gerard (Michelle) and their children: Tyler and Jasmine;
sister Celine Power (Cyril Sr.); also a large circle of other relatives and
friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Thursday
from 5 p.m.- 10 p.m. Also resting at the Roman Catholic Church, Chapel Arm
on Friday from 12 noon- 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at the
Roman Catholic Church, Chapel Arm, at a time to be announced on Saturday,
November 9, 2002. Flowers gratefully accepted. Please visit www.barretts.ca
to sign memorial guest book. November 07, 2002

PYNN, Mahallah Elizabeth - June
22, 1920 to December 11, 2002. With much sadness we announce the passing
of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mahellah E. Pynn of
New Chelsea, age 82 years. Predeceased by devoted husband, Samuel, July 2002;
son Lawrence, July 1973; and great-granddaughter Hannah, January 2001. Leaving
to mourn with many wonderful memories, her children: Louise Best (Fred),
Clarenville, Gerald (Lillian), Hant's Hr., Hilary (Lucy), Wabush, Mary Winsor
(Clifford), Labrador City, Dennis (Barbara), St. John's, Wilson (Rita), Wabush,
Kevin (Sharon), New Chelsea, Marilyn Cooke (Keith), St. John's and Wendy
Dunphy (Larry), Carbonear; grandchildren: Joanne, Shawn, Paula, Boyd, Chris,
Juanita, Craig, Keith, Jennifer, Hailey, Colin, Megan, Melanie, Nathan, Ryan
and Madison; great-grandchildren: Victoria, Emily, Samantha, Christian and
Randy. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Friday,
December 13, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.; and from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Wesley
United Church, New Chelsea. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, December
14 at 2:00 p.m. from Wesley United Church and Cemetery, New Chelsea. Donations
in her memory may be made to Wesley United Church, New Chelsea. Memories
of your steadfast love and gentleness will remain with us forever. December 13, 2002

PYNN, Samuel James - Feb. 17, 1917-July 20, 2002. Passed away suddenly at his home in New Chelsea in the presence of Mahallah his beloved wife of 62 years, Samuel Pynn age 85 years. Predeceased by son Lawrence, 1973; great-granddaughter Hannah Stuckless, 2001 and sister Mary, 1942. Leaving to mourn with many wonderful memories, his children, Louise (Fred) Best, Clarenville, Gerald (Lillian), Hant's Harbour, Hilary (Lucy), Wabush, Mary (Clifford) Winsor, Labrador City, Dennis (Barbara Pynn), St. John's, Wilson (Rita), Wabush, Kevin (Sharon), New Chelsea, Marilyn (Keith) Cooke, St. John's, Wendy (Larry) Dunphy, Carbonear; grandchildren, Joanne, Shawn, Paula, Boyd, Chris, Juanita, Craig, Keith, Jennifer, Hailey, Colin, Megan, Melanie, Nathan and Madison; great-grandchildren, Victoria, Emily, Samantha, Christian and Randy. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton, on Sunday, July 21, 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2-5 p.m. At Wesley United Church, New Chelsea, July 22, 7:30-9 p.m. Funeral service, Tuesday, July 23 at 2 p.m. from Wesley United Church, New Chelsea. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the United Church Cemetery Fund, New Chelsea.
A truly wonderful, loving man;
his kindness and gentleness touched
the hearts of all who knew him.
July 22, 2002